Warehouse Operator
About the role
About the Role
At Destinus, precision and efficiency drive everything we do. As a Warehouse Operator, you will play a crucial role in keeping our supply chain moving, ensuring every product and component is exactly where it needs to be. From receiving goods and preparing shipments to managing inventory, optimizing storage, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, your work will be the foundation of our operational success. You will work closely with the Logistics Coordinator to keep the warehouse running efficiently and to help implement a standard way of working across our warehouse processes.
If you thrive in fast paced environments, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working with cutting edge logistics systems, this is your opportunity to be a key player in our mission!
At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.
What You’ll Do
- Keep the Flow Running: Receive, inspect and store incoming goods, pick and prepare outgoing shipments, and carry out stock counts, ensuring every item is in its designated location and ready for dispatch. Report equipment or machinery issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Handle Receipt and Identification: Correctly identify materials, parts and components, checking quantities, part codes, documentation and condition of incoming materials. Quickly communicate any discrepancies, damaged or incorrect materials, or delivery issues, such as missing customs documents or pending import duties and VAT, to the relevant team or the Purchasing department.
- Supply Production: Prepare and supply materials and components to Production, ensuring they are available at the right place and the right time.
- Maintain Accurate Records: Record all orders, deliveries and stock movements in MSD, keeping inventory fully up to date, and support regular cycle counts and stock audits.
- Solve Ad Hoc Issues: Independently resolve day to day operational and system issues as they arise, and know when an issue needs to be flagged upward.
- Organize and Tidy the Warehouse: Sort out and register items that currently lack a clear location or status, and help keep the warehouse organized as part of the daily routine.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Production, Purchasing and Engineering to understand material requirements and resolve day to day issues.
- Prioritize Safety and Efficiency: Follow Swiss workplace health and safety rules (SUVA guidelines), keeping the warehouse organized and compliant.
Requirements
What You’ll Need
Must Have
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations, internal logistics or a similar industrial environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (MSD) warehouse modules, and comfortable working with computer systems and data entry.
- Valid Swiss forklift licence (Staplerausweis or permis de cariste).
- Strong organizational skills with a detail oriented and methodical approach.
- Ability to independently identify and resolve day to day operational or data issues.
- Flexibility to adjust working hours within Swiss working time rules and to step in during peak periods or urgent situations.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with Production, Engineering and Purchasing.
- Fluent in French, with a good level of English to work effectively in an international environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Swiss import and export documentation and customs processes (for example e dec), or handling of regulated or dangerous goods.
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or similar technical environments.
- Working knowledge of German.
Who You Are
You’re not just a Warehouse Operator—you’re the backbone of an efficient supply chain. You take ownership of your work, ensuring that inventory is always accurate and organized. You communicate clearly, solve problems proactively, and thrive in a structured yet dynamic environment.
If you’re ready to step into a high-impact role and be part of a fast-growing, innovative company, we’d love to hear from you!!